Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears just a red suit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Coral (130 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'7" and typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and white. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Mamnen hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Tailor. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is short and red. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jade (160 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jade (160 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, brown cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his gray fur in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the south to a Brewer, Shivering learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Brewer responsibilities is difficult; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rose (30 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Jet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rose (30 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses like a well dressed Body Guard does. Her black fur is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Fragrant was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. She struck the Body Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.